The Big 12 was represented at the top of the Associated Press media poll but little elsewhere. No. 2 TCU and No. 4 Baylor each received the highest preseason rankings in school history from the AP, but only one other team was ranked. …

If ESPN’s first commercial for the upcoming College Football Playoff is any indication, TCU and Baylor apparently are expected to be in the thick of the field. During a voiceover from Ohio State coach …

A few thoughts about why coaches voting in the USA Today Amway coaches poll were watching TCU and Baylor last season, might be discounting Oklahoma and clearly don’t respect where Texas is at in Charlie Strong’s rebuilding job. …